Incoming Storms, Sierra Snow Expected To Help California Battle Drought

The several feet of snow expected in the Sierra this week is expected to considerably change the look of California’s drought map. At this time last year, 45 percent of the state was in an exceptional drought, which is the worst possible rating. Officials said only 18 percent of California currently remains dry. “Our biggest reservoir is all the snow that falls during the winter because when it melts it can fill all the big reservoirs throughout the state,” said Marty Grimes, spokesperson for the Santa Clara Valley Water District.